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Changing policies to save lives. Follow us for best practices in public health advocacy!
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We’re proud to launch HATCH—our Health Advocacy Training and Collaboration Hub—today, which is a free online platform full of courses, toolkits, case studies and resources for global health advocates. Learn more:
advocacyincubator.org/news/2025-04...
#LearnWithHATCH
#HATCHinAction
#Launch
#Health
11 months ago
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ICYMI: On March 11, Vietnam officially transitioned its child drowning prevention program to full government ownership—a major milestone and a clear signal of long-term sustainability. Learn more in our latest blog:
www.advocacyincubator.org/news/2026-03...
#publichealth
#vietnam
#blog
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Transition of Child Drowning Prevention Program to Vietnam National…
The Global Health Advocacy Incubator changes policies to save lives.
https://www.advocacyincubator.org/news/2026-03-18-transition-of-child-drowning-prevention-program-to-vietnam-national-government-leadership
3 days ago
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We’re proud to celebrate Labram Musah from our partner VAST in Ghana for being named a 2025 UHC Champion by the global Universal Health Coverage campaign. Learn more about this well-deserved recognition:
healthalertghana.com/labram-musah...
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Labram Musah Named 2025 UHC Champion for Advancing Health Equity in Ghana - Health Alert
He is one of 69 individual champions recognised worldwide for their extraordinary contributions to advancing universal health coverage.
https://healthalertghana.com/labram-musah-named-2025-uhc-champion-for-advancing-health-equity-in-ghana/
3 days ago
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Global Health Council
4 days ago
On the latest episode of the "One Shot, Long Life!" podcast from GHC member
@incubatorghai.bsky.social
, host Abel Akara Ticha is joined by 3 leaders at the center of efforts to leverage the CDF for immunization programming in Zambia. Listen here:
www.advocacyincubator.org/one-shot-lon...
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Episode 9: From the Ground Up: How Local Funds Are Reinventing…
The Global Health Advocacy Incubator changes policies to save lives.
https://www.advocacyincubator.org/one-shot-long-life/episode-9-from-the-ground-up-how-local-funds-are-reinventing-zambias-immunization-future
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Stuart Gillespie
3 months ago
fascinating list
@incubatorghai.bsky.social
and thanks!
www.advocacyincubator.org/news/2025-12...
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Food & Nutrition Program End-Of-Year Book List
The Global Health Advocacy Incubator changes policies to save lives.
https://www.advocacyincubator.org/news/2025-12-11-food-nutrition-program-end-of-year-book-list
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Global Health Advocacy Incubator
The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
3 months ago
We’re proud to present our 2025 Annual Report.
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The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
4 months ago
#GivingTuesday
is here! Kick off the day with a gift that helps us protect kids and save lives in the United States and around the world. No matter the amount, your contribution drives essential advocacy to create a healthier future. Give today:
tobaccofreekids.org/donate
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From advocacy walks to creative “artivism,” youth in Nigeria are redefining what food justice looks like. CAPPA’s first-ever youth boot camp brought together young leaders driving real policy change for healthier food systems:
www.advocacyincubator.org/news/2025-11...
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Youth Voices Rising in Nigeria’s Fight for Food Policy Reform
The Global Health Advocacy Incubator changes policies to save lives.
https://www.advocacyincubator.org/news/2025-11-07-youth-voices-rising-in-nigerias-fight-for-food-policy-reform
4 months ago
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Global Health Advocacy Incubator
Tobacco-Free Kids Global
5 months ago
Nothing’s scarier than ultra-processed products and tobacco. Our advocacy helps fight back. Happy Halloween from the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (
@tobaccofreekids.bsky.social
) and the Global Health Advocacy Incubator (
@incubatorghai.bsky.social
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Celebrating a major win for children’s health in Brazil! 🍎 In September, Ceará banned the sale, distribution & ads of ultra-processed foods in schools — protecting 1.8M kids. 👏 Congrats to our partner Instituto de Defesa de Consumidores for this milestone! 🔗
www.advocacyincubator.org/news/2025-10...
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Brazil’s Ceará State Bans Ultra-Processed Foods in Schools: Measure…
The Global Health Advocacy Incubator changes policies to save lives.
https://www.advocacyincubator.org/news/2025-10-30-brazils-cear%C3%A1-state-bans-ultra-processed-foods-in-schools-measure-estimated-to-protect-nearly-1-8-million-children
5 months ago
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HATCH is our newest platform built to help advocates everywhere plan smarter campaigns, learn from global successes and connect across movements. From resources to inspiration, HATCH is the space you've been waiting for. Learn more:
www.hatchadvocacy.org
#HATCH
#Advocacy
#PublicHealth
#FoodPolicy
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5 months ago
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FUNDING OPPORTUNITY for food policy advocates: TODAY our Rapid Response Fund launched an open call for proposals. Apply here:
www.advocacyincubator.org/funding-oppo...
5 months ago
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🚨 BREAKING: Kenya has become the *first* country in the East African community to adopt the Kenya Nutrient Profile Model (KNPM)! A big step toward healthy
#foodpolicies
, thanks to IILA, KELIN, NCCK and NCDAK. Read our latest blog to see how they did it:
www.advocacyincubator.org/news/2025-10...
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Kenya Becomes the First Country in the East African Community to…
The Global Health Advocacy Incubator changes policies to save lives.
https://www.advocacyincubator.org/news/2025-10-08-kenya-becomes-the-first-country-in-the-east-african-community-to-adopt-a-nutrient-profile-model-paves-the-way-for-stronger-healthy-food-policies#
6 months ago
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Jordan is taking bold steps to promote healthier food environments. At a recent WHO and Ministry of Health meeting in Amman, GHAI’s Dr. Verónica Schoj shared global lessons on front-of-pack labeling and food marketing restrictions.
www.advocacyincubator.org/news/2025-10...
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Global Expertise, Local Action: GHAI Supports Jordan’s Fight Against…
The Global Health Advocacy Incubator changes policies to save lives.
https://www.advocacyincubator.org/news/2025-10-06-global-expertise-local-action-ghai-supports-jordans-fight-against-obesity
6 months ago
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We joined Resolve to Save Lives and the Pan American Health Organization to host a symposium on cost-effective sodium reduction policies at the International Congress of Nutrition 2025. Read our five takeaways for global advocates—and how GHAI is responding—in our latest blog:
tinyurl.com/ahwdztp6
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Global Momentum for Sodium Reduction: Policy Lessons from Around the…
The Global Health Advocacy Incubator changes policies to save lives.
https://tinyurl.com/ahwdztp6
6 months ago
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Proud to have supported Special Olympics on their new global health report, Focusing on the Invisible. This is a vital step in making sure that health systems are accessible for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
tinyurl.com/ykcst4aa
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Advancing Health Equity for People with Intellectual and…
The Global Health Advocacy Incubator changes policies to save lives.
https://tinyurl.com/ykcst4aa
6 months ago
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Today we observe World Heart Day, a global reminder that protecting your heart means protecting your future. Behind every statistic about heart disease is a person whose life has been forever changed. Learn more
bit.ly/48FsGIx
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Shafali’s Diagnosis and the Hidden Dangers of Neglected Hypertension…
The Global Health Advocacy Incubator changes policies to save lives.
https://bit.ly/48FsGIx
6 months ago
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Health taxes = healthier people + stronger budgets. Ahead of the UN HLM on NCDs, we’re sharing lessons from campaigns worldwide. New paper 👉
assets.advocacyincubator.org/uploads/2025...
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#UNGA80
#UN
#UNGA
#Health
#HealthTax
#HealthPolicy
#PublicHealth
6 months ago
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AMERSA
6 months ago
Save the date! Free AMERSA Webinar, Sept 30 (12pm PT / 3pm ET): Writing for Change: How to Sharpen Your Persuasive Writing Skills and Effectively Use the Pen as an Advocacy Tool. Learn from expert panelists how to amplify your voice. Register:
tinyurl.com/AMERSAWebinar
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7 months ago
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Our Overdose Prevention Initiative invites Members of Congress & staff to the 4th Annual Congressional Naloxone Training on 9/10, 3:30–4:30 PM in the Rayburn Gold Room (2168 Rayburn). Participants will learn how to reverse an opioid overdose with naloxone.
wkf.ms/3UAIcNS
#EndOverdose
#RecoveryMonth
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Learn how to prevent overdoses.
<p>Enter your information to register for the Fourth Annual Congressional Naloxone Training. Your responses will not be shared with anyone outside the training organizers.</p><p><br></p><p>Date: Wedne...
https://wkf.ms/3UAIcNS
7 months ago
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#InternationalYouthDay
Advocate Series Mey Ling Ho Cruzado of El Movimiento de Alimentación Saludable is mobilizing Panama’s youth—from cities, rural areas & indigenous communities—to lead on healthy food & environmental justice. Read her story:
www.advocacyincubator.org/news/2025-08...
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International Youth Day Advocate Series: Mey Ling Uniting Panama’s…
The Global Health Advocacy Incubator changes policies to save lives.
https://www.advocacyincubator.org/news/2025-08-15-international-youth-day-advocate-series-mey-ling-uniting-panamas-youth-for-healthy-food-and-environmental-justice-with-panama-saludable
7 months ago
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IILAinfo
7 months ago
A heartfelt thank you to
@incubatorghai.bsky.social
who shared their time, insights, and expertise to make this important resource possible. Full Report:
shorturl.at/UeVmH
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#FoodPolicyKE
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#InternationalYouthDay
Advocate Series: Nigeria We spotlight Abayomi Sarumi & Opeyemi Ibitoye of CAPPA, who are mobilizing young Nigerians to advocate for healthy food policies & hold corporate actors accountable. Read their perspectives here:
www.advocacyincubator.org/news/2025-08...
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International Youth Day Advocate Series: Abayomi Sarumi and Opeyemi…
The Global Health Advocacy Incubator changes policies to save lives.
https://www.advocacyincubator.org/news/2025-08-14-international-youth-day-advocate-series-abayomi-sarumi-and-opeyemi-ibitoye-empowering-nigerias-youth-to-drive-food-justice-with-corporate-accountability-public-participation-africa-cappa
7 months ago
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In honor of
#InternationalYouthDay
, GHAI’s Food & Nutrition Program is spotlighting advocates empowering youth leaders. Meet Ray Alyannah Lagasca, lead convener of the Healthy Philippines Alliance Youth Network, advancing food justice and health policy:
www.advocacyincubator.org/news/2025-08...
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International Youth Day Advocate Series: Ray Alyannah Lagasca and HPA…
The Global Health Advocacy Incubator changes policies to save lives.
https://www.advocacyincubator.org/news/2025-08-13-international-youth-day-advocate-series-ray-alyannah-lagasca-and-hpa-youth-network-advancing-youth-led-advocacy-for-food-justice-in-the-philippines
7 months ago
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We are at our Latin American Legal Workshop, co-hosted with
@ctfkglobal.bsky.social
,
@oneillinstitute.bsky.social
and Dejusticia! Today, we’re diving into how laws are applied on the ground across the region, tackling legal challenges in implementing food and tobacco control policies!
7 months ago
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Global Health Advocacy Incubator
Tobacco-Free Kids Global
7 months ago
We’ve arrived in Cartagena! The team from
@incubatorghai.bsky.social
(GHAI) and Tobacco-Free Kids Global is setting the stage for a week of powerful legal strategy sessions on food systems and tobacco control.
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🌍 This
#InternationalYouthDay
, we’re spotlighting advocates empowering young people to shape healthier food environments. Meet Shannique Bowden, ED of JYAN— empowering hundreds of young advocates to win stronger nutrition policies in 🇯🇲. 📖 Read her story:
www.advocacyincubator.org/news/2025-08...
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International Youth Day Advocate Series: Shannique Bowden and JYAN…
The Global Health Advocacy Incubator changes policies to save lives.
https://www.advocacyincubator.org/news/2025-08-12-international-youth-day-advocate-series-shannique-bowden-and-jyan-leading-youth-driven-change-for-healthy-food-policy-in-jamaica
7 months ago
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Even when matched for calories, ultra-processed diets lead to overeating & weight gain. A powerful new study reinforces what we already know: it's time for bold policies to curb ultra-processed products and protect public health. Via
@nytimes.com
:
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/04/w...
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Avoiding Ultraprocessed Foods Might Double Weight Loss
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/04/well/eat/avoiding-ultraprocessed-foods-might-double-weight-loss.html?unlocked_article_code=1.b08.rEGO.AwrNak68oru5&smid=url-share
8 months ago
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In Brazil, powerful food & beverage industry groups are pressuring lawmakers to weaken policies that protect kids from ultra-processed products in schools. Our new blog highlights a piece from
@ojoioeotrigo.bsky.social
that exposes this interference:
www.advocacyincubator.org/news/2025-07...
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How is Brazil’s Food Industry Undermining Healthy School Meals Policy?
The Global Health Advocacy Incubator changes policies to save lives.
https://www.advocacyincubator.org/news/2025-07-24-how-is-brazils-food-industry-undermining-healthy-school-meals-policy
8 months ago
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A new Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology editorial links ultra-processed food consumption to premature death—and outlines key solutions: taxes, warning labels, marketing bans, and healthy food subsidies. GHAI works globally to make these policies a reality:
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
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Ultra-processed foods: yet another wake-up call
The NOVA classification defines ultra-processed foods (UPFs) as “formulations of ingredients, mostly of exclusive industrial use, that result from a series of industrial processes.” Often high in suga...
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/landia/article/PIIS2213-8587(25)00139-1/fulltext
8 months ago
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A new Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology editorial links ultra-processed food consumption to premature death—and outlines key solutions: taxes, warning labels, marketing bans, and healthy food subsidies. GHAI works globally to make these policies a reality:
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
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Ultra-processed foods: yet another wake-up call
The NOVA classification defines ultra-processed foods (UPFs) as “formulations of ingredients, mostly of exclusive industrial use, that result from a series of industrial processes.” Often high in suga...
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/landia/article/PIIS2213-8587(25)00139-1/fulltext
8 months ago
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Global Health Advocacy Incubator
Spoiler alert: Advocacy isn’t just for the pros—it’s for anyone who cares about healthier communities.
about 1 year ago
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BL: CLOSING SOON: Policy wins matter—but without budget wins, they stall. Our CSO Budget Advocacy Accelerator helps African & Asian CSOs build real campaigns that shift funding toward health. Apply by July 7.
bit.ly/4e998wR
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Calling on African and Asian Health CSOs to Apply for our Budget…
The Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI) invites civil society organizations (CSOs) from low- and middle-income countries in Africa and Asia to apply…
https://bit.ly/4e998wR
9 months ago
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“Expanding access to MOUD in jails and prisons isn’t only a moral imperative; it’s a proven public-health solution.” Libby Jones, Associate Vice President of our Overdose Prevention Initiative, underscores why access to addiction treatment is important w/ incarceration:
www.wsj.com/opinion/how-...
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Opinion | How Prisons Can Help Prevent Drug Overdoses
The incarcerated are far more likely to die from an overdose after release, but jail- and prison-based MOUD programs cut that risk by 80%.
https://www.wsj.com/opinion/how-prisons-can-help-prevent-drug-overdoses-opioid-jail-402d3ad6?gaa_at=eafs&gaa_n=ASWzDAgyx_jn0s11T8EHA6Heg5xmicwT7dzxQDhz2ik0S7tt43stEHdso9HhRB00-MY%3D&gaa_ts=68656ee4&gaa_sig=QyCoQ3gtIlvcUrgh3VPjlIXtUbekHRaAXMhxSO6xu_MHnHJZO-nCu7g3jUqdm4Woe52xSBZbs05Pm_3HSnLn9A%3D%3D
9 months ago
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Our food and nutrition advocate @vmellorodrigues, joined global experts at
#ANH2025
in Tanzania to share how research can be used to drive real-world
#policy
change. Read more in our latest blog:
www.advocacyincubator.org/news/2025-07...
#globalhealth
#publichealth
#foodandnutrition
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Using Research for Real-World Change: GHAI Presents at Annual…
The Global Health Advocacy Incubator changes policies to save lives.
https://www.advocacyincubator.org/news/2025-07-01-using-research-for-real-world-change-ghai-presents-at-annual-agriculture-nutrition-and-health-academy-week-2025
9 months ago
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Global Health Advocacy Incubator
Action on Salt and Sugar
9 months ago
🚀 How can we introduce salt targets effectively? Policies must be: ✅ Transparent ✅ Mandatory ✅ Enforced ✅ Supportive of systematic behaviour change Read this fantastic report by
@incubatorghai.bsky.social
to find out - and see if you can spot our research findings!
tinyurl.com/yrtcsh56
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Imagine that your government started funding
#NCD
prevention like it matters—because it does. Our new CSO Budget Advocacy Accelerator can help you make that vision a reality. If you’re a civil society organization in Africa or Asia working in health, apply today:
bit.ly/4e998wR
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Calling on African and Asian Health CSOs to Apply for our Budget…
The Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI) invites civil society organizations (CSOs) from low- and middle-income countries in Africa and Asia to apply…
https://bit.ly/4e998wR
9 months ago
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In 2022, Colombia passed the Julián Esteban Law—a major win for road safety after a tragic loss. Our latest case study unpacks how local CSOs, with GHAI’s support, built public pressure and political will to pass this life-saving legislation.
9 months ago
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Persistent advocacy by The Heart Foundation of Jamaica, JYAN, UNICEF Jamaica & Caribbean Institute For Health Research has led to the approval of Jamaica’s National School Nutrition Policy!
9 months ago
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ICYMI: Our new Legal Advocacy Action Guide is here to support legal professionals in every part of the policy process. Catch the webinar recap, read more on our blog and explore the guide here:
www.advocacyincubator.org/news/2025-06...
#policy
#policyresource
#publichealth
#publichealthlaw
#legal
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GHAI’s New Guide Provides Practical Steps for Activating Legal…
The Global Health Advocacy Incubator changes policies to save lives.
https://www.advocacyincubator.org/news/2025-06-11-ghais-new-guide-provides-practical-steps-for-activating-legal-strategies-to-improve-public-health
9 months ago
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NEW
#AdvocacyResource
: “What’s In Our Food? A guide to introducing effective front-of-package nutrient labels,” co-authored w/
@vitalstrategies.org
&
@oneillinstitute.bsky.social
provides guidance on designing & advocating front-of-package warning labels.
www.vitalstrategies.org/resources/wh...
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What's in Our Food? - Vital Strategies
A guide to introducing effective front-of-package nutrient labels to combat obesity and improve nutrition. This guidebook assists countries in taking up this cost-effective, high impact strategy.
https://www.vitalstrategies.org/resources/whats-in-our-food/
10 months ago
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Global Health Advocacy Incubator
Vital Strategies
10 months ago
Register now to join us at
#VitalTalks
on Tuesday, June 17:
vitalstrat.org/4mCOjO9
Hear from Yolonda C. Richardson
@tobaccofreekids.bsky.social
and Mary-Ann Etiebet, M.D.
@vitalstrategies.org
on the role of advocacy in driving policies that reduce tobacco use and advance public health.
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On Dec 23, 2024,
#Cameroon
passed a landmark civil registration
#law—modernizing
how births, deaths and marriages are recorded. Read more about the law, its impact and what’s next:
www.advocacyincubator.org/news/2025-06...
#publichealth
#policywin
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Cameroon's New Civil Registration Law: A Victory for Social and…
The Global Health Advocacy Incubator changes policies to save lives.
https://www.advocacyincubator.org/news/2025-06-09-cameroons-new-civil-registration-law-a-victory-for-social-and-health-and-development
10 months ago
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Big strides in Vietnam! The government just launched a national movement for child drowning prevention—with support from GHAI. Survival swimming is no longer just a program—it’s becoming policy. More in our latest blog:
www.advocacyincubator.org/news/2025-06...
#drowningprevention
#vietnam
#policy
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Vietnam Launches National Movement for Child Drowning Prevention
The Global Health Advocacy Incubator changes policies to save lives.
https://www.advocacyincubator.org/news/2025-06-05-vietnam-launches-national-movement-for-child-drowning-prevention
10 months ago
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NEW
#PUBLICHEALTH
#RESOURCE
: GHAI's
#Legal
Advocacy Action Guide! From strategic
#litigation
to legal context analysis, this
#guide
provides actionable methods drawn from our experience across
#diverse
countries. Check it out:
assets.advocacyincubator.org/uploads/2025...
10 months ago
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Big Soda plans to use the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup to target billions of fans with sugary drinks. It’s time to give Big Soda the red card. 📢 Join the movement now:
www.kickbigsodaout.org
#KickBigSodaOutOfSport
#FIFACWC
10 months ago
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🚨 HAPPENING TOMORROW: Legal pros play a key role in public health—from drafting laws to litigating for change. Our new Legal Advocacy Action Guide has the tools to support your work. Join the launch on June 4:
www.advocacyincubator.org/news/2025-05...
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Launch of GHAI's Legal Advocacy Action Guide
The Global Health Advocacy Incubator changes policies to save lives.
https://www.advocacyincubator.org/news/2025-05-27-launch-of-ghais-legal-advocacy-action-guide
10 months ago
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Join us for the launch of our new Legal Advocacy Action Guide on June 4. Because legal tools = public health power. Register today:
www.advocacyincubator.org/news/2025-05...
10 months ago
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Join GHAI’s Legal Team on June 4 for the launch of the Legal Advocacy Action Guide! Learn how legal tools can support public health wins + hold harmful industries accountable. Register today:
www.advocacyincubator.org/news/2025-05...
10 months ago
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reposted by
Global Health Advocacy Incubator
WHO
10 months ago
4 countries were recognized for their efforts in eliminating industrially produced trans fats from their national food supply:
#Austria
🇦🇹
#Norway
🇳🇴
#Oman
🇴🇲
#Singapore
🇸🇬
bit.ly/3SNqEwI
#WHA78
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